Worship weaves together our own thoughts and experiences with music, beauty, poetry, and words that both comfort and challenge. Our programs for all ages inspire us, and awaken us to our capacities to make a difference in our own lives and in the world. “Our faith is not interested in saving your soul. We’re here to help you unfold the awesome soul you already have.” —Andrea Lerner
In the Psalms, we are urged to “make a joyful noise” with singing and dance and with various musical instruments or varying types and sounds. People, too, like musical instruments, come in various sizes and types and pitches and volumes and voices. When we come together in community we join in a unique kind of Jazz.
As our nation celebrates the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., it gives us a chance to look at his legacy and his challenge for religious liberals in this illiberal age.
This “Watch Night” service encourages reflection on the past year—both its trials and triumphs—while also anticipating what the new year will have in store.